The average train between Gera and Merseburg takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Gera to Merseburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gera and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Gera is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Zeitz and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gera to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Merseburg station via Zeitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Gera to Merseburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Merseburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Merseburg Hbf station.
Book your Gera to Merseburg train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Gera and Merseburg is 53.2 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Merseburg Hbf via Zeitz and Weissenfels in around 1h 42m.